Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009

Triker

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BillTrac wrote: »

Triker,

sorry, but I think I will have to report the burger post.

I am trying to lose a bit of the flab before going to LV next Saturday and the burgers on the list will probably add weight just looking at them .............lol

Seriously, nice one!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


Well if you're reporting that I'm reporting the pancake one, I nearly sank to my knees and sang halleja when I saw that.:D

I'm trying to lose a [STRIKE]lot of[/STRIKE] bit of weight too.;)

ferf1223

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OK, question on the oneworld thing (relevant to the thread with the upcoming BA direct flights).

Found this when looking into oneworld alliance info:

• American Airlines AAdvantage and British Airways Executive Club members can earn and redeem miles and earn tier status credit, on all eligible flights (except each other's direct routes between Europe and the Americas)

So does that mean you couldn't book a BA return from Vegas as part of an AA itinerary and get AA miles?

Sorry if it's a stupid question but like Luci I find the whole thing fairly confusing!

ferf1223

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Triker wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


Well if you're reporting that I'm reporting the pancake one, I nearly sank to my knees and sang halleja when I saw that.:D

I'm trying to lose a [STRIKE]lot of[/STRIKE] bit of weight too.;)

My pancake photo is unreportable! it's an apple pancake...so fruit...therefore healthy...I rest my case..

duchy

Yep sorry Ferf that's right-although I always thought it was just USA rather than the Americas so if you're thinking of that new flight LHR LAS No it won't earn you AA miles -unless they make the LHR LAS a code share-which I very much doubt

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ferf1223

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duchy wrote: »

Yep sorry Ferf that's right-although I always thought it was just USA rather than the Americas so if you're thinking of that new flight LHR LAS No it won't earn you AA miles

Bummer! Ah, well...better to know now than after we've booked! Thanks very much for your help.

stoneman

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duchy wrote: »

Yep sorry Ferf that's right-although I always thought it was just USA rather than the Americas so if you're thinking of that new flight LHR LAS No it won't earn you AA miles

I am going to research this a bit over on flyertalk, because I think that I saw a work round this. Anyway, if you have platinum status with AA (gained by doing the Plat challenge) you will get to use the BA lounge at terminal 5 even if you are flying in Y

ferf1223

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stoneman wrote: »

I am going to research this a bit over on flyertalk, because I think that I saw a work round this. Anyway, if you have platinum status with AA (gained by doing the Plat challenge) you will get to use the BA lounge at terminal 5 even if you are flying in Y

We looked at the platinum challenge but it won't work for us at the moment - as we'd only get .5 qualifying points for each mile unless we went with an unrestricted economy class fare which was about 3X as expensive as the restricted economy fare. If we ever think we'll be making 2 flights to the US within a 3-month window we will be all over it though.

trets77

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ferf1223 wrote: »

So looks like Virgin will have some competition in the direct to Vegas market come the fall.

http://www.lvrj.com/business/45249642.html

Interesting - the arriving at 5:10pm thing isn't exciting...but the 777s is...and the 7pm departure from Vegas is.

At long long last :T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T

great news for everyone except Beardy Branson .

i will now update the guide

skint_manc

Sod the calories.. more cheesecake photos please

Great TR's from everyone, love reading them long or short. Have picked up some great tips for our hol - Just a pity we are only there for 3 days